Well 2015, it's about that time again.
You've taught me a lot, in your own way. Not in my favorite way, but I'm still grateful for what you have given me in life experience and letting me learn more about myself as a person; and reminding me that there is a lot to do and see out there in the world - even if I didn't go very far.
You've reminded me to make time for those who count.
I was in a serious slump - probably the most unmotivated and lazy I've felt in my life. All I wanted to do was stay home and do nothing - or barely even move from my bed. If it wasn't within reaching or a 20 minute driving distance, I didn't want to do it. Maybe it was burn out from school, maybe because I felt lost in life. Either way I've let myself put less and less effort into seeing my friends or going out in general - and I didn't like that about myself at all.
I think it really hit me to make the time for that when two dear friends of mine moved away recently for work and school. No longer in my proximity, but distance made my heart grow fonder and I will make the efforts to see them again - wherever we may go.
You've reminded me to go out and do new things.
Whether it's going to Blue Man Group for the first time, making home-made pizzas with friends, or going to my first music festival, I always had fun. Grad school was tough on me in a lot of ways, mostly emotionally. After a couple things didn't go so well, for a while I felt a little undeserving of down time or that I should be working all the time or that taking time off would interfere with my career plans. It took a while to purge myself of this depressing and destructive mentality, but it was worth the riddance.
You've reminded me that traveling - no matter for how little time - is worth it.
Even if it's a short little road trip to the close by Cape, it's worth the weekend.
Even if you have to lug yourself to the airport in the wee hours of the morning for just a weekend getaway to Canada next door - it's worth it.
Even if you drive six hours to the dark forests of the Poconos in the middle of nowhere by yourself to see friends you haven't seen in years - it's worth it.
You've reminded me that Boston has my heart no matter how little I see it o how it's been since I've walked about the city.
I was in a serious slump - probably the most unmotivated and lazy I've felt in my life. All I wanted to do was stay home and do nothing - or barely even move from my bed. If it wasn't within reaching or a 20 minute driving distance, I didn't want to do it. Maybe it was burn out from school, maybe because I felt lost in life. Either way I've let myself put less and less effort into seeing my friends or going out in general - and I didn't like that about myself at all.
I think it really hit me to make the time for that when two dear friends of mine moved away recently for work and school. No longer in my proximity, but distance made my heart grow fonder and I will make the efforts to see them again - wherever we may go.
You've reminded me to go out and do new things.
Whether it's going to Blue Man Group for the first time, making home-made pizzas with friends, or going to my first music festival, I always had fun. Grad school was tough on me in a lot of ways, mostly emotionally. After a couple things didn't go so well, for a while I felt a little undeserving of down time or that I should be working all the time or that taking time off would interfere with my career plans. It took a while to purge myself of this depressing and destructive mentality, but it was worth the riddance.
You've reminded me that traveling - no matter for how little time - is worth it.
Even if it's a short little road trip to the close by Cape, it's worth the weekend.
Even if you have to lug yourself to the airport in the wee hours of the morning for just a weekend getaway to Canada next door - it's worth it.
Even if you drive six hours to the dark forests of the Poconos in the middle of nowhere by yourself to see friends you haven't seen in years - it's worth it.
You've reminded me that Boston has my heart no matter how little I see it o how it's been since I've walked about the city.
2015, our time together was an enjoyable ride. You've taught me much about priorities, relationships, change, and many other things. It's sad that we must part ways, but it must be done. 2016 is waiting and there is much more to do.
Good bye and thank you for everything.
Good bye and thank you for everything.
o-o-o-o-o-o
Happy New Year's Eve!
-Chelle
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